--- title: "Grass-cutting" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6b84de6d-ce2b-4c79-a957-7001fa83fdfc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6b84de6d-ce2b-4c79-a957-7001fa83fdfc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6b84de6d-ce2b-4c79-a957-7001fa83fdfc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6b84de6d-ce2b-4c79-a957-7001fa83fdfc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2019-09-12" --- # Grass-cutting Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b84de6d-ce2b-4c79-a957-7001fa83fdfc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6b84de6d-ce2b-4c79-a957-7001fa83fdfc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6b84de6d-ce2b-4c79-a957-7001fa83fdfc.json) ## Summary Prudhoe Town Council is inviting tenders for a grass-cutting contract, covering the period from 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2023. This procurement falls under the landscape gardening services category and is based in Prudhoe, Northumberland (NE42). The open procedure has a submission deadline of 1st November 2019 at 12 noon, with a total estimated contract value of £25,000. The Council will review bids prior to a decision at a meeting on 13th November 2019, ensuring that the selected contractor will maintain various designated grassed areas to high standards of cleanliness and presentation. This lucrative tender represents a solid opportunity for businesses within the landscape gardening and maintenance sector, particularly those specialising in public works and environmental care. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, provided they can demonstrate relevant experience and present the necessary certifications, including risk assessments and insurance documentation. This contract could help successful bidders expand their portfolio and strengthen their presence in local government projects. ## Notice Prudhoe Town Council is inviting tenders for grass cutting for the three-year period from 2020-2023. The specification is detailed below. SPECIFICATION The Town Council has responsibility for the following grassed areas which are the subject of this contract: Schedule 6 - open grassed area that borders woodland and the west-bound carriageway of the B6395, opposite The Falcon, immediately after the bus shelter at Cottier Grange and up to Priestclose Cottages entrance. An area of wild flowers is being created one-metre from the woodland in this area also. Schedule 7 - open grassed area with formal bedding display atop located off the B6395, Beech Grove South. Schedule 8 - grass-cutting at the Western Gateway into the town. One area that borders the footpath adjacent to the west-bound carriageway of the B6395 and another on the turning off the A695 (travelling east) onto the B6395. An area for wild flowers is being created one-metre from the fence-line in this area also. Schedule 9 - Station Roundabout and all grassed areas off Station Roundabout. Schedule 10 - The Prudhoe Badger bankside. Schedule 11 - open grassed area opposite Castle Lea on the west-bound carriageway of the A695, bordering woodland. Schedule 12 - sloped grass verge that immediately borders the west-bound carriageway of the B6395 West Road, immediately after West Road Cemetery and up to Beech Grove South. Schedule 13 - sloped grass verges on both sides of Station Road from Front Street to Station Roundabout. Schedule 14 - Highfield Park on Highfield Lane. A large open field with cutting and strimming required. The Council is the body responsible for the maintenance of these locations, save in respect of any statutory responsibility for grass cutting lying with Northumberland County Council as the Highway Authority. The Council requires the Contractor to maintain the specified locations to the highest standards of presentation, cleanliness and tidiness. All work will be carried out within the town of Prudhoe (NE42). All contractors are required to carry out an accompanied visit to all areas prior to submitting their tender. You are requested to submit your tender on Tender Document 2 as required, additional information may be presented if felt necessary. The successful company will be required to enter into a contract with Prudhoe Town Council and this will require the production of all relevant certification including a Risk Assessment of the work to be carried out and copies of Public and Employee Liability Insurance. You may wish to submit these documents with your tender. VALUE RANGE The contract is estimated to be valued from PS25,000. PROCUREMENT TIMESCALES Tenders must be received by Friday 1st November 2019 at 12 noon. Full details will be reviewed by a small group of Councillors in advance of the meeting of the Planning, Contract and Works Committee, being held on 13th November 2019. A decision will be made at this meeting and all parties will be ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09fd1b52-d92c-4376-979c-5c343aa20fe1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Sep 2019 | | Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | PRUDHOE | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE42 5AA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland | | Local authority | Northumberland | | Electoral ward | Prudhoe South | | Westminster constituency | Hexham | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 71421000 - Landscape gardening services - 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas ## Release History - 12 Sep 2019 at 14:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09fd1b52-d92c-4376-979c-5c343aa20fe1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09fd1b52-d92c-4376-979c-5c343aa20fe1 12th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/63bc8b94-dcc5-4365-884b-c254922a4b68 Opportunity Advert - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/19d2b4ce-3582-4ce9-b508-d7d493b665e9 Grass-cutting Invitation to Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1d93d74c-65f0-45c4-b348-fda40c060af9 Grass-cutting Tender Template (PDF) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2ae7f482-22e5-4a8a-bbb2-61e0b63acdba Grass-cutting Tender Template (Word) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3e9db69a-0a3a-4e29-96b8-ac29dd99bb85 Contract Obligations - https://www.prudhoetowncouncil.gov.uk/administration/procurement/ Procurement Page ## Notice URLs - http://www.prudhoetowncouncil.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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